Question

If the ordered pair ( 3 , -2 ) satisfies one of the two linear equations in a system , how can you tell whether the points satisfies the other equation of the system?

Answer 1

Substitute `3` for `x` and substitute `-2` for `y` in the other equation and determine if the equation is valid.

Answer 2

`"see explanation"`

Explanation:

`"by substituting "(3,-2)" into the equation"`

`"that is substitute x = 3 and y = -2 into the equation"`

`"if the equation is true for these values then it is satisfied"`